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Flat roof survey in High Brooms, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in High Brooms. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in High Brooms
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like High Brooms, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- High Brooms (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in High Brooms
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flat and commercial roofs around High Brooms
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of High Brooms, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For businesses in and around places such as Royal Victoria Place, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near High Brooms, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
High Brooms is about 1 mile north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in High Brooms, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is covered for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Brook Road and Caley Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around High Brooms: Southborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles south), Stockland Green (2 miles west) and Bidborough (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (5 miles east).
Near you in High Brooms
Around High Brooms, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Gregory's Catholic School, Hilbert Woods and Longbow Court pub and the streets around them. High Brooms has its own railway station: High Brooms station. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Brooms
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to High Brooms is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Blocked gutters on homes around High Brooms overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in High Brooms
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
FAQs for High Brooms
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around High Brooms?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Brooms?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.